Electra Mode 3 Series User manual

EN/MLI/AAI/12-11-2020
electra GmbH ●Seligenstädter Grund 10 - 12 ●D - 63150 Heusenstamm ●e-mail: [email protected] ●www.electra.de
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
electra charging cable Mode 3

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electra charging cable Mode 3
Introduction
Dear customer!
You have chosen a product from electra. We thank you for placing your trust in electra and our products. In this manual,
you will find all the information you need for safe and proper use. Therefore, read the manual completely before use and
always follow the instructions contained in the manual.
General
These instructions will help you to take the device into operation and to operate it without malfunction or risk.
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Read the manual before you take the device into operation.
This manual will help you to:
• avert dangers
• familiarise yourself with the device
• achieve optimum function
• identify and remedy defects in good time
• avoid malfunctions due to improper installation
• prevent repair costs and downtimes
• increase the reliability and lifetime of the device
• prevent risks to the environment
The manual is an important part of the product and must be kept for future reference.
electra GmbH does not accept liability for damage caused by failure to observe the instructions in this manual.
Intended use
Testing: If in doubt, have the charging cable checked for suitability by a qualified electrician.
With our MODE 3 charging cables, you can charge your electric or hybrid vehicle at a suitable charging infrastructure.
The manual is an important part of the product and must be kept for future reference.
electra GmbH does not accept liability for damage caused by failure to observe the instructions in this manual.
Any other use is not permitted and is therefore contrary to the intended use. The charging cable is only safe if this
operator‘s manual and the documentation for the vehicle are observed.
• Before using the charging cable, read this operator‘s manual and the documentation for your vehicle
• Non-observance of the instructions in this operator‘s manual can lead to personal injury or damage to property, such
as electric shock, short circuit or fire

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Use contrary to the intended use
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This is a Mode 3 charging cable that is only suitable for electric vehicles with a Type 1/Type 2 socket.
Do not use it for electric vehicles with sockets of other types.
Use contrary to the intended use increases the risk of personal injury and damage to property. The following in particular
are prohibited:
• Changing or manipulating the charging cable
• Connecting the charging cable to a faulty or unsuitable charging infrastructure, e.g. one that is not designed for a
corresponding continuous load
• Using a defective charging cable
The user is responsible for all personal injury and damage to property resulting from use contrary to the intended use.
electra GmbH does not accept liability for operating errors and damage resulting from use contrary to the intended use.
Basic safety instructions
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Do not drive over the plug
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Do not drive over the charging cable
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Do not squash the charging cable
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Only pull the charging cable out of the
charging socket directly at the plug
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Do not heat the plug and cable
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Do not kink the cable
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Do not twist the cable
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Keep children away from the charging
cable
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Keep animals away from the charging
cable
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Do not use adapter plugs or extension
cables
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Connect the charging cable to a suitable
charging infrastructure that does not have
any defects
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Protect plug connections and plug-and-
socket devices against moisture and
liquids
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Do not use the charging cable in
potentially explosive environments
containing flammable liquids, gases or
dust

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Technical data
Model 3,7 kW 7,4 kW 11 kW 22 kW
Connector on vehicle
side Type 1/2 Type 1/2 Type 2 Type 2
Charging mode Mode 3 Mode 3 Mode 3 Mode 3
Protection class IP 44 (with protective
cap)
IP 44 (with protective
cap)
IP 44 (with protective
cap)
IP 44 (with protective
cap)
Working temperature -25 °C to +50°C -25°C up to +50°C -25°C up to +50°C -25°C up to +50°C
Cable shape spiral spiral / straight spiral / straight spiral / straight
Cable 3 G 2.5 + 0.5 3 G 6.0 + 0.5 5 G 2.5 + 0.5 5 G 6.0 + 0.5
Certification TÜV, CE, RoHS TÜV, CE, RoHS TÜV, CE, RoHS TÜV, CE, RoHS
Charging capacity up to 3.7 kW up to 7.4 kW up to 11 kW up to 22 kW
Nominal voltage 230 V 230 V 400 V 400 V
Nominal frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz
Rated current 16 A 32 A 16 A 32 A
Overheating protection yes yes yes yes
Operation
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DAMAGED CHARGING CABLE – FATAL SHOCK HAZARD
A damaged charging cable can lead to serious or fatal injury.
• Check the charging cable for damage (e.g. cracks) before each use
• Do not use a damaged charging cable
Starting charging process
• Uncoil charging cable
• Remove protective cap from the plug on the vehicle and infrastructure sides
• Plug in type 1 or type 2 plug on vehicle and infrastructure sides
• Start charging process on the vehicle

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Ending charging process
• As soon as the vehicle is charged, end the charging process
• Ending the charging process on the vehicle
• Unplug type 1 or type 2 plug on vehicle and infrastructure sides
• Connect protective cap on the plug on the vehicle and infrastructure sides
• Coil up the charging cable without kinks
• Stow the charging cable properly in the vehicle
Storage
During normal use, you will generally carry the charging cable with you in the vehicle. You can use the carrying bag
provided by electra for this purpose. Place the protective caps fitted at the factory on the charging plugs and then coil up
the charging cable without kinks. Now stow it in your vehicle. If you store the charging cable for a relatively long period
of time, you should clean it beforehand.
Cleaning
Depending on the contamination and the conditions of use, the charging cable can be cleaned with a dry or damp cloth.
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Do not use aggressive cleaning agents
Disposal
The charging cable must not be disposed of with household waste.
• Please send the defective charging cable back to us. We will handle the professional disposal on your behalf
• If you have any questions, contact your dealer or disposal company
• Dispose of the packaging material in the waste containers for cardboard, paper and plastic